The Christians advantage both by life and death discovered in a sermon preached at the funeral of that faithful and eminent servant of the Lord, Joseph Jackson, late Esq. and alderman of the city of Bristol, on the 17th day of January, an. Dom. 1661, by Fran. Roberts ...
The words are very emphatical, and comprehensive, and mysterious. Let us view them in their 1. Connexion, 2. Contents, and 3. Propositions thence resulting.
The words Are very emphatical, and comprehensive, and mysterious. Let us view them in their 1. Connexion, 2. Contents, and 3. Propositions thence resulting.
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The Connexion of these words with the Context, is hinted in the particle [ NONLATINALPHABET, for ] ver. 21. This particle [ NONLATINALPHABET, for, ] is of various use in the New Testament.
The Connexion of these words with the Context, is hinted in the particle [, for ] ver. 21. This particle [, for, ] is of various use in the New Testament.
As in Luk. 2.10. 1 Thess. 2.14. and often. 3. Sometimes Causal and Argumentative, giving a Reason for confirmation of any thing propounded or asserted:
As in Luk. 2.10. 1 Thess 2.14. and often. 3. Sometime Causal and Argumentative, giving a Reason for confirmation of any thing propounded or asserted:
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As in Rom. 14.7, 8, 9. And in this sense it's used here 1 Cor. 3.21. as a Reason why the Corinthians should not glory in men, in any of their Ministers:
As in Rom. 14.7, 8, 9. And in this sense it's used Here 1 Cor. 3.21. as a Reason why the Corinthians should not glory in men, in any of their Ministers:
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But I may not any further look back to the Context, having many steps to make forward in the Text. Nor intend I to handle these words in their Relative, but in their more Absolute Consideration.
But I may not any further look back to the Context, having many steps to make forward in the Text. Nor intend I to handle these words in their Relative, but in their more Absolute Consideration.
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These three are well explicated by Oecumen. saying; All things are yours: As your Benefits and Gifts. Ye are Christ's: As his Creatures and Workmanship. Christ is God's: As his Generation and Son.
These three Are well explicated by Oecumen. saying; All things Are yours: As your Benefits and Gifts. You Are Christ's: As his Creatures and Workmanship. christ is God's: As his Generation and Son.
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And this, after sundry instances, is again reduplicated and repeated, for the greater emphasis. (2) More particularly expounded and illustrated, by an Induction of particular instance, viz. 1. All the Ministers and Teachers are yours.
And this, After sundry instances, is again reduplicated and repeated, for the greater emphasis. (2) More particularly expounded and illustrated, by an Induction of particular instance, viz. 1. All the Ministers and Teachers Are yours.
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And these Ends are especially three, viz. 1. The Saints and members of Christ ; (for to such be here wrote, 1 Cor. 1.2.) they are the first and lowest end, here mentioned.
And these Ends Are especially three, viz. 1. The Saints and members of christ; (for to such be Here wrote, 1 Cor. 1.2.) they Are the First and lowest end, Here mentioned.
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All these are made contributory and subservient to the Saints, for their benefit, edification, and eternal salvation, ver. 21, 22. 2. Christ. He (as Mediator) is the second End, and superior to the former.
All these Are made contributory and subservient to the Saints, for their benefit, edification, and Eternal salvation, ver. 21, 22. 2. christ. He (as Mediator) is the second End, and superior to the former.
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as to their immediate end, All the Saints and whole Body of Christ, is, and ought to be subordinate, vers. 23. 3. God. He is the third and supreme End. To him,
as to their immediate end, All the Saints and Whole Body of christ, is, and ought to be subordinate, vers. 23. 3. God. He is the third and supreme End. To him,
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as to his immediate End, Jesus Christ the Mediator is subordinate, That God in all things may be glorified, vers. 23. Propositions, hence resulting, are many.
as to his immediate End, jesus christ the Mediator is subordinate, That God in all things may be glorified, vers. 23. Propositions, hence resulting, Are many.
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And the Saints are their End. And under this third more particularly are comprised these Propositions, viz. 1. They that are Christ's, have all his Ministers theirs.
And the Saints Are their End. And under this third more particularly Are comprised these Propositions, viz. 1. They that Are Christ's, have all his Ministers theirs.
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indeed and in truth. 1 Not only in Name, but also in Nature: Being New Creatures, 2 Cor. 5.17. and partaking the Divine Nature, the true Image of God, 2 Pet. 1.4. Ephes. 4.24. with Col. 3.10. 2 Not only in Form outwardly by a meer visible Profession ;
indeed and in truth. 1 Not only in Name, but also in Nature: Being New Creatures, 2 Cor. 5.17. and partaking the Divine Nature, the true Image of God, 2 Pet. 1.4. Ephesians 4.24. with Col. 3.10. 2 Not only in From outwardly by a mere visible Profession;
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but also in Power inwardly by an holy Constitution, attended with an answerable Conversation, Matth. 25.3, 4. 2 Tim. 3.5. Rom. 2.28, 29. 1 Joh. 2.6. These, have Life theirs, and Death theirs. 1 Life, their Day to labour in:
but also in Power inwardly by an holy Constitution, attended with an answerable Conversation, Matthew 25.3, 4. 2 Tim. 3.5. Rom. 2.28, 29. 1 John 2.6. These, have Life theirs, and Death theirs. 1 Life, their Day to labour in:
Death, their Red-Sea, delivering them, but overwhelming all their oppressors. 5 Life, their long Wilderness-progress towards the heavenly Canaan: Death, their roaring Jordan to be pass'd through at their entrance into the heavenly Country flowing with milk and honey. 6 Life, their time of Conflict and Tribulation:
Death, their Red sea, delivering them, but overwhelming all their Oppressors's. 5 Life, their long Wilderness-progress towards the heavenly Canaan: Death, their roaring Jordan to be passed through At their Entrance into the heavenly Country flowing with milk and honey. 6 Life, their time of Conflict and Tribulation:
And here we shall enquire, 1. What's here meant by Life and Death? 2. How Life is theirs ', that are Christ's? 3. How Death is theirs, as well as Life? 4. Whence it comes to pass, that Life and Death are thus theirs, who themselves are Christ's?
And Here we shall inquire, 1. What's Here meant by Life and Death? 2. How Life is theirs ', that Are Christ's? 3. How Death is theirs, as well as Life? 4. Whence it comes to pass, that Life and Death Are thus theirs, who themselves Are Christ's?
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But ( pace tanti viri, by the good leave of so grave an Author:) Life and Death here are not intended either of their Teachers, or of Adam, or of Christ: but of the Life and Death of the Saints and Members of Christ: As the current of the words evidently imports.
But (pace tanti viri, by the good leave of so grave an Author:) Life and Death Here Are not intended either of their Teachers, or of Adam, or of christ: but of the Life and Death of the Saints and Members of christ: As the current of the words evidently imports.
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so you rightly understand the thing. 2 Spiritual. 3 Eternal. Now here we are not to understand Life and Death, Spiritual, or Eternal: but only Life end Death Natural, Corporal or Temporal.
so you rightly understand the thing. 2 Spiritual. 3 Eternal. Now Here we Are not to understand Life and Death, Spiritual, or Eternal: but only Life end Death Natural, Corporal or Temporal.
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But here three things must be distinguished, viz. Principium vivendi: Esse viventis: Operationes vitae. 1. Principium vivendi, the Principle of living.
But Here three things must be distinguished, viz. Principium vivendi: Esse viventis: Operationes vitae. 1. Principium vivendi, the Principle of living.
And that's the Form, or Soul: Vegetative, in Plants; Sensitive, in Bruits; Intellective or Rational; in Man. 2. Esse viventis, The Being of the living:
And that's the From, or Soul: Vegetative, in Plants; Sensitive, in Bruits; Intellective or Rational; in Man. 2. Esse viventis, The Being of the living:
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These Acts of Life may be reduced to Motion. — In him we live, and move, — Act. 17.28. Every Creature that lives, moves. And as the Motion in any Creatures is more or less perfect;
These Acts of Life may be reduced to Motion. — In him we live, and move, — Act. 17.28. Every Creature that lives, moves. And as the Motion in any Creatures is more or less perfect;
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Thus, Living Plants do move, by Nourishing themselves, Growing, Fruit-bearing, and Breeding their like. Thus, Living Bruits do move by all the said Motions of Plants, and over and above them;
Thus, Living Plants do move, by Nourishing themselves, Growing, Fruit bearing, and Breeding their like. Thus, Living Bruits do move by all the said Motions of Plants, and over and above them;
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But the Motion of Man is more perfect than the Motion of Plants or Bruits: and therefore Mans Natural Life is incomparably more perfect, noble and excellent than theirs.
But the Motion of Man is more perfect than the Motion of Plants or Bruits: and Therefore men Natural Life is incomparably more perfect, noble and excellent than theirs.
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Death Natural or Temporal, is, The Privation of Life Natural, through the Separation of the Matter from the Form, of the Body from the Soul. In the Death of Plants or Bruits, the Form or Soul is so severed, that it's destroyed with the Body, Goes downward: But in the Death of Man, his Soul is so separated, that it separately subsists without the Body, Goes upwards ;
Death Natural or Temporal, is, The Privation of Life Natural, through the Separation of the Matter from the From, of the Body from the Soul. In the Death of Plants or Bruits, the From or Soul is so severed, that it's destroyed with the Body, Goes downward: But in the Death of Man, his Soul is so separated, that it separately subsists without the Body, Goes upward;
& 16.22, 23. 1 Pet. 3.19. Now, they that are Christ's have Life and Death, Natural, Corpo•al or Temporal, theirs. Theirs peculiliarly; theirs advantagiously, beneficially, salutiferously.
& 16.22, 23. 1 Pet. 3.19. Now, they that Are Christ's have Life and Death, Natural, Corpo•al or Temporal, theirs. Theirs peculiliarly; theirs advantageously, beneficially, salutiferous.
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They that are Christ's, have Life, not only from God as a Common Creator, but also from God as a peculiar tender Father in Christ. — Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
They that Are Christ's, have Life, not only from God as a Common Creator, but also from God as a peculiar tender Father in christ. — Your heavenly Father Knoweth that you have need of all these things.
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Jesus Christ is, The Gift of God, NONLATINALPHABET, The primary, transcendent, supereminent Gift of gifts, Joh. 4.10. & 3.16. All others are but Additionals, Accessories, Appurtenances, attending upon him.
jesus christ is, The Gift of God,, The primary, transcendent, supereminent Gift of Gifts, John 4.10. & 3.16. All Others Are but Additionals, Accessories, Appurtenances, attending upon him.
Accessories follow the Principals. Christ is the grand Mercy, the Mercy of mercies. Till we have obtained him, we have in effect obtained no mercy, 1 Pet. 2.10.
Accessories follow the Principals. christ is the grand Mercy, the Mercy of Mercies. Till we have obtained him, we have in Effect obtained no mercy, 1 Pet. 2.10.
But to whom God gives Christ, to them he gives freely both life, and all things with Christ, Rom. 8.32, Mat. 6.33. He is the Inheritance: these are but th'appurtenances. He is the Fountain: these but the streams thence flowing.
But to whom God gives christ, to them he gives freely both life, and all things with christ, Rom. 8.32, Mathew 6.33. He is the Inheritance: these Are but appurtenances. He is the Fountain: these but the streams thence flowing.
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As a fruit of Gods precious Promises, Christless men have Life and all their enjoyments only by Common Providence: But they that are Christ's, have and hold Life andall things by Covenant and Promise. Godliness hath the Promise of the Life that now is,
As a fruit of God's precious Promises, Christless men have Life and all their enjoyments only by Common Providence: But they that Are Christ's, have and hold Life andall things by Covenant and Promise. Godliness hath the Promise of the Life that now is,
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Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you, Mat. 6.33. They that are Christ's, are children of the Covenant which God made with Abraham, &c. Act. 3.25.
Seek you First the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you, Mathew 6.33. They that Are Christ's, Are children of the Covenant which God made with Abraham, etc. Act. 3.25.
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They that are Christ's, are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the Promise, Gal. 3.28, 29. & 4.28, whilst all others are strangers from the Covenant'• of Promise, Ephes. 2.12.
They that Are Christ's, Are Abraham's seed, and Heirs according to the Promise, Gal. 3.28, 29. & 4.28, while all Others Are Strangers from the Covenant'• of Promise, Ephesians 2.12.
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Now to hold Life by Promise, is both a sure and sweet tenure: For, God that promised cannot lye, Tit. 1.2. yea, Gods Promise and Oath are those two immutable things 〈 ◊ 〉 it is impossible for God to lye:
Now to hold Life by Promise, is both a sure and sweet tenure: For, God that promised cannot lie, Tit. 1.2. yea, God's Promise and Oath Are those two immutable things 〈 ◊ 〉 it is impossible for God to lie:
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And, All the Promises of God in Christ are Yea, and in him Amen, 2 Cor. 1.20. Oh what an Advantage is this to them that are Christ's, that hold Life and all of God in Christ by Promise!
And, All the Promises of God in christ Are Yea, and in him Amen, 2 Cor. 1.20. O what an Advantage is this to them that Are Christ's, that hold Life and all of God in christ by Promise!
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They may by Prayer in all wants and dangers plead Gods Promise, and sue him (as it were) upon his own Covenant and Bond. He will not, He cannot deny himself, 2 Tim. 2.13. IV. As an onely happy Season divinely blessed and sanctified to all that are Christ's,
They may by Prayer in all Wants and dangers plead God's Promise, and sue him (as it were) upon his own Covenant and Bond. He will not, He cannot deny himself, 2 Tim. 2.13. IV. As an only happy Season divinely blessed and sanctified to all that Are Christ's,
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Or as the Pearl is to the Muscle or Oyster, on the Precious stone to the Serpents head, their Disease, rather than their Perfection. Hereafter the wicked shall say, It had been good for them they had never lived, they had never been born, Mat. 26.24.
Or as the Pearl is to the Muscle or Oyster, on the Precious stone to the Serpents head, their Disease, rather than their Perfection. Hereafter the wicked shall say, It had been good for them they had never lived, they had never been born, Mathew 26.24.
In this Life they have their Season or Time accepted, their Day of Salvation. In this Life, their Eternal Life is begun, Joh. 3.36. & 17.3. The foundation stones of their Salvation are laid:
In this Life they have their Season or Time accepted, their Day of Salvation. In this Life, their Eternal Life is begun, John 3.36. & 17.3. The Foundation stones of their Salvation Are laid:
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In this Life they are called, justified, and in some measure glorified: As they were before the foundation of the world was lai•, eternally predestinated 2. Their Spiritual Trading-time. In this Life, they that are Christ's, have an excellent opportunity of driving their Spiritual Trade to their eternal advantage.
In this Life they Are called, justified, and in Some measure glorified: As they were before the Foundation of the world was lai•, eternally predestinated 2. Their Spiritual trading-time. In this Life, they that Are Christ's, have an excellent opportunity of driving their Spiritual Trade to their Eternal advantage.
And he hath committed a stock of Talents, of Graces, Gifts, endowments, opportunities, &c. to every of his servants during his absence, that they may winde and turn them, imploy and improve them in their spiritual Trade, for their Masters benefit.
And he hath committed a stock of Talents, of Graces, Gifts, endowments, opportunities, etc. to every of his Servants during his absence, that they may wind and turn them, employ and improve them in their spiritual Trade, for their Masters benefit.
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and eye-salve that they may see, and white raiment that they may be clothed, and that the shame of their nakedness do not appear, Rev. 3.18. The Gold of Christs pure Doctrine, o• of unfained Faith, both of them more pure and precious than gold tryed in the fire: The Eye-salve of saving Illumination;
and eyesalve that they may see, and white raiment that they may be clothed, and that the shame of their nakedness do not appear, Rev. 3.18. The Gold of Christ pure Doctrine, o• of unfeigned Faith, both of them more pure and precious than gold tried in the fire: The Eyesalve of Saving Illumination;
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and of him they have them without money and without price, Isa. 55.1, 2, 3. 3. Their striving time. In this Life, they that are Christ's, have a seasonable opportunity, 1. Of striving to enter in at the strait gate, leading to life, which few do find, Luk. 13.24. 2. Of contending earnestly for the faith once delivered to the Saints, Jude v. 3. 3. Of striving, 1 As Wrastlers against all spiritual Antagonists, Eph. 6.12. 2 As Soldiers to fight the good fight of Faith against all spiritual Enemies, the World, Flesh and Devil, 2 Tim. 4.7. Ephes. 6.11, 12. 3 As Racers, to run with patience the Race that is set before them yea, so to run, as to obtain the Crown, Heb. 12.1. 1 Cor. 9.24. Forgetting those things that are behind, and reaching forth to those things which are before, They press towards the mark for the prize of the high•calling of God in Christ Jesus, Phil. 3.13, 14. 4. Their Trying time. In this Life, they that are Christ's, have many Tryals: but all for their good.
and of him they have them without money and without price, Isaiah 55.1, 2, 3. 3. Their striving time. In this Life, they that Are Christ's, have a seasonable opportunity, 1. Of striving to enter in At the strait gate, leading to life, which few do find, Luk. 13.24. 2. Of contending earnestly for the faith once Delivered to the Saints, U^de v. 3. 3. Of striving, 1 As Wrestlers against all spiritual Antagonists, Ephesians 6.12. 2 As Soldiers to fight the good fight of Faith against all spiritual Enemies, the World, Flesh and devil, 2 Tim. 4.7. Ephesians 6.11, 12. 3 As Racers, to run with patience the Raze that is Set before them yea, so to run, as to obtain the Crown, Hebrew 12.1. 1 Cor. 9.24. Forgetting those things that Are behind, and reaching forth to those things which Are before, They press towards the mark for the prize of the high•calling of God in christ jesus, Philip 3.13, 14. 4. Their Trying time. In this Life, they that Are Christ's, have many Trials: but all for their good.
As Abraham was tryed, Gen. 21.1, &c. Heb. 11.27. 2 They are tryed by Tribulations, To refine and purge away the evil that is in them, Zech. 13.9. Isa. 27.9. 3 They are tryed by Persecutions and fiery Tryals ;
As Abraham was tried, Gen. 21.1, etc. Hebrew 11.27. 2 They Are tried by Tribulations, To refine and purge away the evil that is in them, Zechariah 13.9. Isaiah 27.9. 3 They Are tried by Persecutions and fiery Trials;
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That they may be partakers of Christs sufferings, and so may have the greater joy and crown at Christs appearing, 1 Pet. 4.12.13. Revel. 2 10. The Wheat will not be clean, without the Fan ;
That they may be partakers of Christ sufferings, and so may have the greater joy and crown At Christ appearing, 1 Pet. 4.12.13. Revel. 2 10. The Wheat will not be clean, without the Fan;
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and the strings of the Musical Instrument, when stricken, makes the sweetest Melody: Thus are they that are Christ's, exceedingly bettered by all variety of their Temptations and Tribulations, Heb. 12.6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Rom. 5.4, 5. & 8.28. 2 Cor. 4.17. 4 Yea, this Life is the Saints most-happy season for searching and trying their own hearts and ways:
and the strings of the Musical Instrument, when stricken, makes the Sweetest Melody: Thus Are they that Are Christ's, exceedingly bettered by all variety of their Temptations and Tribulations, Hebrew 12.6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Rom. 5.4, 5. & 8.28. 2 Cor. 4.17. 4 Yea, this Life is the Saints most-happy season for searching and trying their own hearts and ways:
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may know that Christ is in them, and that they are no Reprobates, 2 Pet. 1.10 ▪ 2 Cor. 13.5. 5. Their Growing time. In this Life, they that are Christ's, have an excellent opportunity of spiritual Growth in Grace,
may know that christ is in them, and that they Are no Reprobates, 2 Pet. 1.10 ▪ 2 Cor. 13.5. 5. Their Growing time. In this Life, they that Are Christ's, have an excellent opportunity of spiritual Growth in Grace,
of whom Paul testified, Your Faith groweth exceedingly ; (Gr. over-groweth, abundantly-groweth,) and the charity of every one of you all towards each other aboundeth.
of whom Paul testified, Your Faith grows exceedingly; (Great over-groweth, abundantly-groweth,) and the charity of every one of you all towards each other Aboundeth.
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For ▪ • Now it is, that they have the Ministers of Christ of all sorts planting and watering them, 1 Cor. 3.6, &c. 2 Now they have the Gospel-Ordinances moystening and feeding them, 1 Pet. 2.2. 3 And, which is most of all, Now they have the enlivening Sun-shine of Gods favours from Heaven influencing them and causing them to increase, 1 Cor. 3.6, 7, &c. And all this makes them exceedingly grow and flourish in all Spirituals day by day. 6. Their Fruit-bearing time. In this Life, they that are Christ's have the very season of spiritual Fruitfulness.
For ▪ • Now it is, that they have the Ministers of christ of all sorts planting and watering them, 1 Cor. 3.6, etc. 2 Now they have the Gospel ordinances moistening and feeding them, 1 Pet. 2.2. 3 And, which is most of all, Now they have the enlivening Sunshine of God's favours from Heaven influencing them and causing them to increase, 1 Cor. 3.6, 7, etc. And all this makes them exceedingly grow and flourish in all Spirituals day by day. 6. Their Fruit bearing time. In this Life, they that Are Christ's have the very season of spiritual Fruitfulness.
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that Christ their Beloved may come into his Garden, and eat his pleasant fruits, Cant. 4.16. viz. the fruits of Holiness, Righteousness, Sobriety ▪ of Faith, Love, Meekness, Humility, &c. even all the precious fruits of the Spirit;
that christ their beloved may come into his Garden, and eat his pleasant fruits, Cant 4.16. viz. the fruits of Holiness, Righteousness, Sobriety ▪ of Faith, Love, Meekness, Humility, etc. even all the precious fruits of the Spirit;
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together with all those pious exercises of Hearing, Praying, Meditating, Almsgiving, and all good-works, Rom. 6.22. Ephes. 5.9. Gal. 5.22, 23. Now they are an Orchard of Pomegranates, with pleasan• fruits;
together with all those pious exercises of Hearing, Praying, Meditating, Almsgiving, and all Good works, Rom. 6.22. Ephesians 5.9. Gal. 5.22, 23. Now they Are an Orchard of Pomegranates, with pleasan• fruits;
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they that go down into the pit, cannot hope for his truth ▪ The living, the living he shall praise him ▪ — The Father to the children shall make known his truth, Isa. 38.18, 19. Therefore now let the councel of Solomon sink deep into every true Christians heart;
they that go down into the pit, cannot hope for his truth ▪ The living, the living he shall praise him ▪ — The Father to the children shall make known his truth, Isaiah 38.18, 19. Therefore now let the council of Solomon sink deep into every true Christians heart;
for there is no work, no• device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither t••• goest, Eccles. 9.10. 7. Finally, Their Hoarding time for Eternity.
for there is no work, no• device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom in the grave whither t••• goest, Eccles. 9.10. 7. Finally, Their Hoarding time for Eternity.
Now they treasure up Gifts, Graces, Prayers, Tears, Promises, Experiences, Evidences for Heaven, &c. Now they may be rich in good-works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate ▪ laying up in store for themselves (bags that wax not old,
Now they treasure up Gifts, Graces, Prayers, Tears, Promises, Experiences, Evidences for Heaven, etc. Now they may be rich in Good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate ▪ laying up in store for themselves (bags that wax not old,
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Now they may make themselves friends with the Mammon of unrighteousness, that when they fail, they may be received into everlasting habitations, Luk. 16.9.
Now they may make themselves Friends with the Mammon of unrighteousness, that when they fail, they may be received into everlasting habitations, Luk. 16.9.
Now they may meditate of their Mortality, and prepare for their Immortality. Now they may ponder upon their First, Middle, and Last things, (as Bernard ranks them.) Those bring shame, those grief, and these Fear.
Now they may meditate of their Mortality, and prepare for their Immortality. Now they may ponder upon their First, Middle, and Last things, (as Bernard ranks them.) Those bring shame, those grief, and these fear.
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It's appointed to all men, Godly and Wicked, once to die. But oh, what a vast disparity is there, betwixt the Godly that are Christ's, and the Wicked that are Christless in Death!
It's appointed to all men, Godly and Wicked, once to die. But o, what a vast disparity is there, betwixt the Godly that Are Christ's, and the Wicked that Are Christless in Death!
The enmity of Death, 1 Cor. 15.25, 26. 3 The sting and venom of Death, 1 Cor. 15.56. 4 The curse and bitterness, gall and wormwood of Death, Gal. 3.10. 5 The woful followers of Death, viz. The Judgment of Condemnation, Heb. 9.27. Joh. 5.29.
The enmity of Death, 1 Cor. 15.25, 26. 3 The sting and venom of Death, 1 Cor. 15.56. 4 The curse and bitterness, Gall and wormwood of Death, Gal. 3.10. 5 The woeful followers of Death, viz. The Judgement of Condemnation, Hebrew 9.27. John 5.29.
But from them that are Christ's, All this evil and mischief of Death is sweetly removed away by Christ. •. They fear not Death, but can desire it, and groan after it.
But from them that Are Christ's, All this evil and mischief of Death is sweetly removed away by christ. •. They Fear not Death, but can desire it, and groan After it.
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— Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy Word — ▪ For in this we groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our House which is from Heaven.
— Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy Word — ▪ For in this we groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our House which is from Heaven.
Of Loss, their Gain, Phil. 1.21. 2 Cor. 5.1. 3. Of an Hornet, Death is become a Drone ▪ The sting of Death is plucked out by Christ, who hath given them the victory, 1 Cor. 15.54, 55, 56, 57. 4. The Curse of Death is turned into a Blessing;
Of Loss, their Gain, Philip 1.21. 2 Cor. 5.1. 3. Of an Hornet, Death is become a Drone ▪ The sting of Death is plucked out by christ, who hath given them the victory, 1 Cor. 15.54, 55, 56, 57. 4. The Curse of Death is turned into a Blessing;
and their works do follow them, Rev. 14.13. 5. And the Consequents of Death are to them most comfortable, viz. The judgement of Absolution, Heb. 9.27. with Matth. 25.34.
and their works do follow them, Rev. 14.13. 5. And the Consequents of Death Are to them most comfortable, viz. The judgement of Absolution, Hebrew 9.27. with Matthew 25.34.
And sometimes, their Sleep in Jesus. As; — them also which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him, 1 Thes. 4.14. — Then th•y also which are fallen asleep in Christ, are perished, 1 Cor. 15.18. The Grave is their Bed. — they shall rest in their Beds — Isa. 57.2. It is said of godly King Asa; — they buried him, — and laid him in the Bed, which was filled with sweet odours and divers kinds of spices prepared by the Apothecaries art, 2 Chron. 16.14.
And sometime, their Sleep in jesus. As; — them also which sleep in jesus, will God bring with him, 1 Thebes 4.14. — Then th•y also which Are fallen asleep in christ, Are perished, 1 Cor. 15.18. The Grave is their Bed — they shall rest in their Beds — Isaiah 57.2. It is said of godly King Asa; — they buried him, — and laid him in the Bed, which was filled with sweet odours and diverse Kinds of spices prepared by the Apothecaries art, 2 Chronicles 16.14.
And out of this last sleep they shall again awake at Christs glorious appearing, Dan. 12.2. 1 Cor. 15.23. 51, 52 ▪ &c. 1 Th•ss. 4.14, 15, 16. 2. Death is their Alteration, not their Abolition; their Change, not their Confusion. Thus •ob accounted it;
And out of this last sleep they shall again awake At Christ glorious appearing, Dan. 12.2. 1 Cor. 15.23. 51, 52 ▪ etc. 1 Th•ss. 4.14, 15, 16. 2. Death is their Alteration, not their Abolition; their Change, not their Confusion. Thus •ob accounted it;
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An earthly Claytabernacle, for Celestial Mansions in the Heavenly Fathers house, 2 Cor. 5.1, Job 14.2. Rags of Mortality, for Robes of Immortality, 2 Cor. 5.4. 1 Cor. 15.53. Society of Saints imperfect, for the company of blessed Angels and of the spirits of just men made perfect, Heb. 12.23.
an earthly Claytabernacle, for Celestial Mansions in the Heavenly Father's house, 2 Cor. 5.1, Job 14.2. Rags of Mortality, for Robes of Immortality, 2 Cor. 5.4. 1 Cor. 15.53. Society of Saints imperfect, for the company of blessed Angels and of the spirits of just men made perfect, Hebrew 12.23.
Their NONLATINALPHABET or dissolution, not their NONLATINALPHABET or reversion. — Having a desire to depart, — Phil. 1.23. Their loosing from this Earthly shore, to set sail for Heaven. Good old Simeon said;
Their or dissolution, not their or reversion. — Having a desire to depart, — Philip 1.23. Their losing from this Earthly shore, to Set sail for Heaven. Good old Simeon said;
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NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Lord, now loosest thou thy servant, or lettest thou loose thy servant, &c. Luk. 2.29. They depart, From this Egypt and Wilderness, to that Canaan: From this earthly, to that better and heavenly Country:
, etc. Lord, now loosest thou thy servant, or Lettest thou lose thy servant, etc. Luk. 2.29. They depart, From this Egypt and Wilderness, to that Canaan: From this earthly, to that better and heavenly Country:
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From transitory and finite creatures, to God the Creator, and Jesus Christ the Redeemer, blessed for ever, Amen. Joh. 20.17. Phil. 1.23. 1 Thess. 4.17. Rom. 9.5. 4. Death is their Gain, not their Loss.
From transitory and finite creatures, to God the Creator, and jesus christ the Redeemer, blessed for ever, Amen. John 20.17. Philip 1.23. 1 Thess 4.17. Rom. 9.5. 4. Death is their Gain, not their Loss.
What Gain ▪ They that are Christ's, when they die, lose their dearest Natural lives, and therewith their earthly relations and acquaintance, their Friends, houses, Lands, Livings, Honors, Riches, Pleasures, even all these temporal enjoyments. True.
What Gain ▪ They that Are Christ's, when they die, loose their dearest Natural lives, and therewith their earthly relations and acquaintance, their Friends, houses, Lands, Livings, Honours, Riches, Pleasures, even all these temporal enjoyments. True.
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Their entrace into their Masters joy, Mat. 25.21, 23. The Day-break of their endless Sabbath, Heb. 4.9. Rev. 14.13. The inchoation of their eternal Jubilee.
Their Entrance into their Masters joy, Mathew 25.21, 23. The Daybreak of their endless Sabbath, Hebrew 4.9. Rev. 14.13. The inchoation of their Eternal Jubilee.
All things, not only some things. All things, not divisim, but conjunctim ; not severally, but jointly, one with another, and all with the influence of Divine benediction.
All things, not only Some things. All things, not Divisim, but Conjointly; not severally, but jointly, one with Another, and all with the influence of Divine benediction.
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We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, that are the called according to his purpose, Rom. 8.28. The Lord makes every wind to blow them profit;
We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, that Are the called according to his purpose, Rom. 8.28. The Lord makes every wind to blow them profit;
every thing do them good. 2. From Christ's meritorious Purchase Among many other the glorious atchievements of Christ, there are three very observable in reference to our present purpose, viz. (1) Christ hath obtained, regained, restored all Good to his, which the first Adam had forfeited and lost, Col. 1.20. Mat. 6.33. Rom. 8.32. Tit. 1.15. (2) Christ hath removed all the evil from his, which the first Adam had procured. Tit. 2.14. Gal. 3.13, 14. Heb. 2.14, 15. (3) Christ turns that evil unto Good to his, which is not totally removed.
every thing do them good. 2. From Christ's meritorious Purchase Among many other the glorious achievements of christ, there Are three very observable in Referente to our present purpose, viz. (1) christ hath obtained, Regained, restored all Good to his, which the First Adam had forfeited and lost, Col. 1.20. Mathew 6.33. Rom. 8.32. Tit. 1.15. (2) christ hath removed all the evil from his, which the First Adam had procured. Tit. 2.14. Gal. 3.13, 14. Hebrew 2.14, 15. (3) christ turns that evil unto Good to his, which is not totally removed.
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Their Sin makes them so much the more see the need and worth of a Saviour, Rom. 7.23, 24, 25. Their Afflictions become great spiritual advantages, Rom. 5.3, 4, 5. Heb. 12.6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2 Cor. 4.17.
Their since makes them so much the more see the need and worth of a Saviour, Rom. 7.23, 24, 25. Their Afflictions become great spiritual advantages, Rom. 5.3, 4, 5. Hebrew 12.6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2 Cor. 4.17.
They that are Christ's, are Predestinated, Called, Justifi•d, and in some measure Glorified, Rom. 8.29, 30. Therefore, if God be thus for them; what shall prevailingly be against them? He that spared not his own Son,
They that Are Christ's, Are Predestinated, Called, Justifi•d, and in Some measure Glorified, Rom. 8.29, 30. Therefore, if God be thus for them; what shall prevailingly be against them? He that spared not his own Son,
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31, 32. Shall not life be theirs, and Death theirs, and all things theirs for good? This indissoluble Chain of salvation cannot be broken, by Life, Death, or any thing:
31, 32. Shall not life be theirs, and Death theirs, and all things theirs for good? This indissoluble Chain of salvation cannot be broken, by Life, Death, or any thing:
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Therefore Life, Death, and all things must comply to it, contribute to it, be wholly and universally subordinate and every way subservient to the accomplishing of it.
Therefore Life, Death, and all things must comply to it, contribute to it, be wholly and universally subordinate and every Way subservient to the accomplishing of it.
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Now come we to certain NONLATINALPHABET, to certain Consectaries or Inferences hence, by way of Application. Hence, What Priviledged-persons are true Christians, above all Christless wretches, both in Life and Death !
Now come we to certain, to certain Consequences or Inferences hence, by Way of Application. Hence, What Priviledged-persons Are true Christians, above all Christless wretches, both in Life and Death!
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They that are Christ's, 1. Have Life theirs. Their Holy Seed-time: Their Spiritual Trading-time: Their Striving-time after best enjoyments: Their Trying-time in their Spirituals:
They that Are Christ's, 1. Have Life theirs. Their Holy Seedtime: Their Spiritual trading-time: Their Striving-time After best enjoyments: Their Trying-time in their Spirituals:
but Their sinful Seed-time to the flesh? Gal. 6.8. Their wretched working and trading time in iniquity? Matth 7.23. Luk. 13.27. Psal. 6.8. Their striving time onely after earthly enjoyments? Matth. 6.31, 32. 1 Tim. 6.9, 10. Their trying time, to detect and draw forth their vileness? Exod. 3.19, 20. & 14.17. Job 12.4, 5, 6. Their declining time, wherein they waxe worse and worse? 2 Tim. 3.13. Their Barren time, wherein they bring forth nothing but briars and thorns, fruits of Sodom and Gomorrha, and all pernicious works of the flesh? Hab. 6.8.
but Their sinful Seedtime to the Flesh? Gal. 6.8. Their wretched working and trading time in iniquity? Matthew 7.23. Luk. 13.27. Psalm 6.8. Their striving time only After earthly enjoyments? Matthew 6.31, 32. 1 Tim. 6.9, 10. Their trying time, to detect and draw forth their vileness? Exod 3.19, 20. & 14.17. Job 12.4, 5, 6. Their declining time, wherein they wax Worse and Worse? 2 Tim. 3.13. Their Barren time, wherein they bring forth nothing but briers and thorns, fruits of Sodom and Gomorrha, and all pernicious works of the Flesh? Hab. 6.8.
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Deut. 32.32, 33. Gal. 5.19, 20, 21. And their unhappy Se•son, wherein after their hardness and impenitent heart, they treasure up unto themselves wrath against the day of wrath,
Deuteronomy 32.32, 33. Gal. 5.19, 20, 21. And their unhappy Se•son, wherein After their hardness and impenitent heart, they treasure up unto themselves wrath against the day of wrath,
than, The rotting of their flesh and bones, full of the sins of their youth, which shall lie down with them in the dust? Job 20.11. Their woful change of painted Felicities, for real Miseries? Luk. 16.19.22, 23. Their wretched departure from their wicked Bodies, till both Souls and Bodies shall depart from Christ? Luk. 16.22, 23. Matth. 25.41. Their utter loss of all enjoyments on Earth, and of all hopes of Heaven? Luk. 12.20, 21. Heb. 9.27. Eccles. 9.10. Their fatal Red-Sea, overwhelming them for ever? Luk. 16.22, 23, 26. Their Body's bondage in the cursed Grave;
than, The rotting of their Flesh and bones, full of the Sins of their youth, which shall lie down with them in the dust? Job 20.11. Their woeful change of painted Felicities, for real Misery's? Luk. 16.19.22, 23. Their wretched departure from their wicked Bodies, till both Souls and Bodies shall depart from christ? Luk. 16.22, 23. Matthew 25.41. Their utter loss of all enjoyments on Earth, and of all hope's of Heaven? Luk. 12.20, 21. Hebrew 9.27. Eccles. 9.10. Their fatal Red sea, overwhelming them for ever? Luk. 16.22, 23, 26. Their Body's bondage in the cursed Grave;
and their Soul's enthralment in the Prison of Hell, till the day of the Lords vengeance shall overtake them both at his second appearing? 1 Pet. 3.19. Heb. 9.27. Oh then, let every one consider these things; and say:
and their Soul's enthralment in the Prison of Hell, till the day of the lords vengeance shall overtake them both At his second appearing? 1 Pet. 3.19. Hebrew 9.27. O then, let every one Consider these things; and say:
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Hence, What a shame is it for Christians to have the least irksom or undervaluing thought of Christianity? When Corruption within rebels against the Spirit in us, Temptation from without perplexeth us, Afflictions toss and tire us, Persecutions puzzle us,
Hence, What a shame is it for Christians to have the least irksome or undervaluing Thought of Christianity? When Corruption within rebels against the Spirit in us, Temptation from without perplexes us, Afflictions toss and tire us, Persecutions puzzle us,
Why should they that are Christ's, be either weary of Life, or afraid of Death? Are not both theirs? and theirs for the Best? What wise man is weary of his welfare;
Why should they that Are Christ's, be either weary of Life, or afraid of Death? are not both theirs? and theirs for the Best? What wise man is weary of his welfare;
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or afraid of his Advantages? Especially when both of them are of a spiritual and eternal concernment? It's happy for Christians, that they may live a while on Earth, to be prepared for life eternal.
or afraid of his Advantages? Especially when both of them Are of a spiritual and Eternal concernment? It's happy for Christians, that they may live a while on Earth, to be prepared for life Eternal.
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Consider how the Saints of old behaved themselves in all, even the worst Conditions: As, Job, ch. 1.20, 21. Eli, 1 Sam. 3.18. David, Psal. 39.9. Hezekiah, Isa. 39.8. Paul, Phil. 4.11, 12, 13. yea, Jesus Christ himself, Joh. 18.10, 11. Matth. 26.39, 42, 44. Walk thou as Christ walked, 1 Joh. 2.6. and follow the Saints, as they follow Christ, 1 Cor. 11.1.
Consider how the Saints of old behaved themselves in all, even the worst Conditions: As, Job, changed. 1.20, 21. Eli, 1 Sam. 3.18. David, Psalm 39.9. Hezekiah, Isaiah 39.8. Paul, Philip 4.11, 12, 13. yea, jesus christ himself, John 18.10, 11. Matthew 26.39, 42, 44. Walk thou as christ walked, 1 John 2.6. and follow the Saints, as they follow christ, 1 Cor. 11.1.
Hence, finally, How thankfully should we rejoyce in the Life, and how patiently, yea comfortably should we be• the Death of dearest Friends and Relations, that were truly Christian!
Hence, finally, How thankfully should we rejoice in the Life, and how patiently, yea comfortably should we be• the Death of dearest Friends and Relations, that were truly Christian!
whether of Father, Mother, Husband, Wife, &c. Are they alive? Life is, Their spiritual Seed-time, to sow in; Their Mart-time, to trade in; Their Rare-time, to run in; Their Spring-time, to grow in;
whither of Father, Mother, Husband, Wife, etc. are they alive? Life is, Their spiritual Seedtime, to sow in; Their Mart-time, to trade in; Their Rare-time, to run in; Their Springtime, to grow in;
Are they dead? Mourn moderately. Comfort your selves with this; That even Death is theirs also: Their sweet sleep in Jesus; Their blessed Change; Their happy Departure; Their great Gain;
are they dead? Mourn moderately. Comfort your selves with this; That even Death is theirs also: Their sweet sleep in jesus; Their blessed Change; Their happy Departure; Their great Gain;
Thus I have done with my Text. And now I know you expect I should superadde something in reference to this Worthy Person deceased: Of whom we were unworthy.
Thus I have done with my Text. And now I know you expect I should superadd something in Referente to this Worthy Person deceased: Of whom we were unworthy.
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And did I not verily believe, That he was one of Christ's, and that Life and Death were his, (as hath been now explained) I should draw a veil of silence over him, and hold my peace.
And did I not verily believe, That he was one of Christ's, and that Life and Death were his, (as hath been now explained) I should draw a veil of silence over him, and hold my peace.
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Promiscuous Funeral-Eulogies touching both Good and Bad deceased, is both against my judgment and practice. For, 1. Hereby such Praises are oft misplaced upon the unworthy.
Promiscuous Funeral-Eulogies touching both Good and Bad deceased, is both against my judgement and practice. For, 1. Hereby such Praises Are oft misplaced upon the unworthy.
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And (as one said) Many are commended [ on Earth ] where they are not; whilst they are tormonted [ in Hell ] where they are. 2. Hereby, The wicked are encouraged and hardned in their wickedness, that they should not depart from it;
And (as one said) Many Are commended [ on Earth ] where they Are not; while they Are tormonted [ in Hell ] where they Are. 2. Hereby, The wicked Are encouraged and hardened in their wickedness, that they should not depart from it;
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And, in what I have to say as to this Happy Soul, I shall especially aim at these two Ends, viz. 1 To exalt the Gifts and Graces of the LORD in him. 2 And to incite you to a Christian imitation of him.
And, in what I have to say as to this Happy Soul, I shall especially aim At these two Ends, viz. 1 To exalt the Gifts and Graces of the LORD in him. 2 And to incite you to a Christian imitation of him.
Yet let us recollect our selves, and allay our grief a little: Considering; That, our great Loss, in his greatest Gain, Phil. 1.21. That, He is not amissus, but praemissus: He is not lost, but sent before us:
Yet let us recollect our selves, and allay our grief a little: Considering; That, our great Loss, in his greatest Gain, Philip 1.21. That, He is not amissus, but praemissus: He is not lost, but sent before us:
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Therefore let us not so much mourn, that we have now lost such a one; as rejoyce and bless God, that thus long we have had such an one ; As, Hierom once comforted Heliodorus.
Therefore let us not so much mourn, that we have now lost such a one; as rejoice and bless God, that thus long we have had such an one; As, Hieronymus once comforted Heliodorus.
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He desired, To govern Religiously and Righteously: To suppress wickedness and Prophaneness, and particularly Sabbath-prophanation: To encourage the good, and deter the evil doers.
He desired, To govern Religiously and Righteously: To suppress wickedness and Profaneness, and particularly Sabbath profanation: To encourage the good, and deter the evil doers.
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For, to live well, is to live twice. 2. Death now at last is his also. His sweet sleep in Jesus; His happy Change; His blessed Departure; His rich Gain;
For, to live well, is to live twice. 2. Death now At last is his also. His sweet sleep in jesus; His happy Change; His blessed Departure; His rich Gain;
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His Red-Sea to all his Enemies; His Body's Seed-time for a better Resurrection; His Soul's Coronation-day, Marriage-day, and entrance into his everlasting Jubilee.
His Red sea to all his Enemies; His Body's Seedtime for a better Resurrection; His Soul's Coronation day, Marriage day, and Entrance into his everlasting Jubilee.
After a short, but sharp Conflict with a violent putrid Fever, for about eleven dayes space, He put off this Tubernacle, to be clothed upon with his house from Heaven.
After a short, but sharp Conflict with a violent putrid Fever, for about eleven days Molle, He put off this Tubernacle, to be clothed upon with his house from Heaven.
Into thine hands, O LORD, I commend my soul and body, both now and for evermore, through Jesus Christ mine onely Saviour and Redeemer, Amen: I have done.
Into thine hands, Oh LORD, I commend my soul and body, both now and for evermore, through jesus christ mine only Saviour and Redeemer, Amen: I have done.
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And having said this, he sweetly fell asleep in Jesus: In whose blessed bosom we leave him, until his second Coming. Life was his; Death is his: He is Christ's; and Christ is God's. NONLATINALPHABET FINIS.
And having said this, he sweetly fell asleep in jesus: In whose blessed bosom we leave him, until his second Coming. Life was his; Death is his: He is Christ's; and christ is God's. FINIS.
NONLATINALPHABET ] id est, Adminicula vobis destinata, ut ad Christum, & à Christo ad Deum subvehamitis, non autem ut in illis Adminiculis haereatis: Ita enim fieret, ut non vestra essont illa, sed illorum potius essetis: Bez ▪ in Annot. ad 1 Cor. 3.22.
] id est, Adminicula vobis destinata, ut ad Christ, & à Christ ad God subvehamitis, non autem ut in illis Adminiculis haereatis: Ita enim fieret, ut non Vestra essont illa, sed Illorum potius essetis: Bez ▪ in Annot ad 1 Cor. 3.22.
Fidelis Deus qui se nostrum debitorem fecit: non aliquid à nobis accipiendo, sed ranta nobis promittendo. Paruin •rat Promissin: oriam scriptose reneri voluir, veluti faciens nobiscum chirographum promissorum suorum, 〈 ◊ 〉. Aug. Enarr•tt. in Psal. 109. ad init. Tom. 8.
Fidelis Deus qui se nostrum debitorem fecit: non Aliquid à nobis accipiendo, sed ranta nobis promittendo. Paruin •rat Promissin: oriam scriptose reneri voluir, Veluti Faciens nobiscum chirographum promissorum suorum, 〈 ◊ 〉. Aug. Enarr•tt. in Psalm 109. ad Init. Tom. 8.
Christus est NONLATINALPHABET ille, qui merces salutis caelitùs venalts•nobis promit & offert in Evangelio, non precio vel hie•itis parandas, sed precibus & fide gratis à Deo accipiendas. Hoc NONLATINALPHABET est CHRISTI, extra quod nulla est salu•. F•lluntur ergo qui à Sanct•s salutem petunt. Impostor est Papa, qui indulgentias & Goelum •uro vendit. D. Pa. •us in Comment. ad Apocalyps. c 3. ver. 18.
Christus est Isle, qui merces Salutis caelitùs venalts•nobis promit & offered in Evangelio, non precio vel hie•itis parandas, sed precibus & fide gratis à God accipiendas. Hoc est CHRIST, extra quod nulla est salu•. F•lluntur ergo qui à Sanct•s salutem petunt. Impostor est Papa, qui indulgentias & Goelum •uro vendit. D. Paul •us in Comment. ad Apocalypse. c 3. ver. 18.
Fili, memorare novissima tua, & in aeternum non peccabis. Revole Primordia; Attende Media; Memorare Novissima tua. Haec pudorem adducunt, ista dolorem ingerunt, illa metum incatiunt. Cogita unde veneris, & erub•sce: Ubi sis, & ingemisce: Q•ò vadas, & contremisce. D. Bernard. Serm. de Primordiis & Novissimis nostris, ad is p 376. Antuerp. 1616.
Fili, memorare novissima tua, & in aeternum non peccabis. Revole Primordia; Attend Media; Memorare Novissima tua. Haec Pudorem adducunt, ista dolorem ingerunt, illa metum incatiunt. Cogita unde veneris, & erub•sce: Ubi sis, & ingemisce: Q•ò vadas, & contremisce. D. Bernard. Sermon de Primordiis & Novissimis nostris, ad is p 376. Antwerp. 1616.
— Ah! we want (Christ) himself: And I should refuse Heaven, if Christ were not there. Take Christ away from Heaven, and it's but a poor, unheartsom, dark, wasle dwelling. Heaven without Christ, should look like the direful land of Death. — Mansioris are but as places of briars and thorns, without Christ: Therefore I would have Heaven for Christ, and not Christ for Heaven. Formal Blessedness is created; but Objective Happiness is an increated Godhead, &c. S. Rutherford in his CHRIST Dying, &c. Epist. to the Reader, p. 10, 11.
— Ah! we want (christ) himself: And I should refuse Heaven, if christ were not there. Take christ away from Heaven, and it's but a poor, unheartsom, dark, wasle Dwelling. Heaven without christ, should look like the direful land of Death. — Mansioris Are but as places of briers and thorns, without christ: Therefore I would have Heaven for christ, and not christ for Heaven. Formal Blessedness is created; but Objective Happiness is an increated Godhead, etc. S. Rutherford in his CHRIST Dying, etc. Epistle to the Reader, p. 10, 11.
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Illa quidem anima in societatem fidelium recepta, laudes nec curat nec quaerit humanas: — Tu imitationem, ego laudem: quanquam, sicut supra dixi, laudem ab hominibus jam non quaerat, imitationem verò tuam tantum quaerit, &c. August. in epist. 125. p 637. C.D. & 638. D. & 639 A. Tom. 2. Basil. 1569.
Illa quidem anima in societatem Fidelium recepta, laudes nec curate nec Query humanas: — Tu imitationem, ego Laudem: quanquam, sicut supra I have said, Laudem ab hominibus jam non quaerat, imitationem verò tuam Tantum Query, etc. August. in Epistle. 125. p 637. C.D & 638. D. & 639 A. Tom. 2. Basil. 1569.
Placita enim crat Deo anima illius: & in brevi spatio tempora multa complevit. Hie. 〈 ◊ 〉. in Epitaph. Lucinii ad Theodoram, p. 195. B, tom. 1. Basil. 1553.
Placita enim Crat God anima Illius: & in brevi spatio tempora Multa complevit. Hie. 〈 ◊ 〉. in Epitaph. Lucinii ad Theodoram, p. 195. B, tom. 1. Basil. 1553.
